The Walking Dead: Surrounded

Button Shy · Board game · 2024
6.0 Ludopedia 7.5 BGG 1–4 · best 1 Solo 20 min Weight 1.9/5
Buy · from US$ 15.00
6.0 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

Love The Walking Dead and want a quick cooperative game for game night or solo play? This one's for you!

Highlights
  • Tense and fast cooperation
  • TWD theme well represented
  • Map expands each turn
  • Great for on-the-go
Keep in mind
  • Can be quite challenging
  • Resource management is crucial
  • A bit of luck with cards
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Night has fallen, and the fight for survival in The Walking Dead: Surrounded is more intense than ever! In this cooperative game for 1 to 4 players, you take on the roles of survivors trying to gather resources and complete objectives in a zombie-infested post-apocalyptic world. Each round, a new card is revealed, expanding the map with locations that offer bonuses and special rules, but also bring dangers. The other side of the card features characters: some are allies who help with scavenging and scoring, while others are leaders who can change the course of the game, but beware, they might clash with each other! And, of course, the dreaded Walkers are always lurking, ready to spread and complicate everything. The key to victory lies in placing cards wisely, balancing leaders, controlling the horde of the undead, and optimizing your team's limited resources. Every decision counts, as the fate of humanity may depend on the choices made around the table (or the wallet!). It's a fast-paced, tense game that demands good communication and teamwork to avoid becoming zombie chow.

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 BEST
2 OK
3 OK
4 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Comic Books: The Walking Dead Containers: Wallets Creatures: Zombies Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: Wallet & Box Micro Games (Button Shy)
Publisher Button Shy
Designer Jason Tagmire

Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can participate?
The game is very flexible and can be played by 1, 2, 3, or 4 people. You can enjoy it solo or with a group!
How long does a game take?
It's a very quick game! Typically, a game lasts around 20 minutes, perfect for fitting into any day.
Is it difficult to learn?
The rules are quite easy to grasp. The main challenge lies in the strategy and cooperation to defeat the zombies, not in the rules themselves.
What are the main components?
The game primarily consists of cards that form the map and present the challenges, along with markers to track progress.
Is it a cooperative or competitive game?
It's fully cooperative! You play together against the game, trying to survive and achieve objectives as a team.
Is it good for fans of The Walking Dead theme?
Absolutely! The zombie theme, resource scarcity, and tension are very present, greatly appealing to fans of the series.
Can I play it solo?
Yes! The game has specific rules for solo mode, allowing you to face the horde on your own.

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